Rafe is out to protect Sami this week but finds himself being tracked down by the mayor's killer. Rafe is stabbed and realizes Sami is in grave danger.

While trimming their Christmas tree Rafe and Sami begin to realize they are alone and stuck with each other. Rafe begins to feel sorry for Sami not being able to be with her children and family during Christmas.

Things get worse for Sami when Roman calls and puts EJ on the phone. EJ tells her that they are over and he has decided to move on with Nicole. Sami breaks down after the phone call and Rafe tries to tell her that she should move on as well. Sami tells him that is not possible because of her pregnancy. Rafe vows to protect Sami and her unborn child. "That's his job," Galen Gering explains. "He doesn't want her to feel bad or have undue stress. He cares about Sami and doesn't want to see her hurt."

Things get out of hand for Rafe when Sami persuades him to buy Christmas gifts for her kids. Rafe agrees to go out and leaves Hilda with Sami. On his way back, the killer spots Rafe on the docks. A fight ensues and Rafe is stabbed. He struggles to make it back to the safe house without being trailed by the killer. Rafe worries that he has failed in his mission to protect Sami since the killer now knows who he is. Rafe begins to think someone else should be brought in to protect Sami.